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Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Monday, 28 October 2013
Luxury Travel, the leading Asian specialist to showcase its luxury expertise and responsible tourism at WTM London 2013
Vietnam-based Luxury
Travel (http://www.luxurytravels.asia/)
is attending both WTM and ILTM to promote luxury travel products at World
Travel Market London 2013 (WTM) from November 4 to 7.
This year, Luxury Travel
has expanded the size of its stand which will be located just in front of the
Vietnam Tourism Board and Vietnam Airlines stand. Luxury Travel is attending
both WTM and A Taste of Luxury at ILTM,is an official supporter of World
Responsible Day at WTM and has launched several new responsible tours.
According to Pham Ha,
founder of Luxury Travel, the UK has been a great market for the company, whose
products appeal to British tastes and preferences, particularly tailor-made
tours and the two set departure tours on offer. The company enjoyed over 200%
growth from the UK in the first 9 month of 2013, compared with the same period
last year, partly because of favourable exchange rates.
Luxury Travel has
increased the number of private small groups that it served, primarily with
tailor-made holidays. Luxury travel is not just about limos and five-star
hotels, but creating memorable experiences and Luxury Travel ensure that its
guests feel part of the place rather than a casual observer, the authentic
experience being particularly popular with visitors from Britain. Getting off-the-beaten
track, relaxing on the beach at less visited places such as Con Dao and Phu
Quoc as well as combining Vietnam with visits to Cambodia, Laos or Myanmar are
great favourites with the UK market.
Vietnam is appealing to British visitors because of it's safety,
affordable prices, authenticity, lovely weather and convenient direct flights
with Vietnam Airlines. The past few years have seen the completion of many
luxurious resorts such as Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa, Intercontinental
Peninsula Danang Sun Spa and Six Senses Con Dao and the increased choice and
deluxe brands have proved a great hit with the British.
Mr Pham Ha, Mr Richard Parks and Ms
Anita Sach,Luxury Travel's reps
in the UK, will be attending both ITLM and WTM 2013; travel trade professionals
wanting to learn more about the company, learn how to sell Indochina to the
most sophisticated travellers or discuss a fam trip, can book an appointment in
advance with them at phamha@luxurytravels.asia or
drop by stand AS587
TRAVEL PROJECTS
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Dursley, Gloucestershire
GL11 6DD
Telephone: 01453 810560
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Dursley, Gloucestershire
GL11 6DD
Telephone: 01453 810560
Mobile: 07836 691566
Website: http://www.travelprojects.co.uk
Monday, 21 October 2013
Cuba Real Tours would like to invite you to meet with them at World Travel Market
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Dear Colleague
Cuba Real Tours will
be at WTM this year and would like to invite you to meet with them on
Stand LA660 to tell you more about their programmes across Cuba and
the latest developments there.
Cuba Real can help with
FITs, groups, special interest, MICE, land arrangements for cruise ships,
pre-booked fly-drives, hotel bookings and concierge services.
If you would like to make
an appointment, please contact Andre Ginzery by email on andre.ginzery@cubarealtours.com or get
in touch with us at RP Marketing on rpmarketg@aol.com or
Tel 01726 816400.
We will be happy to tell you more about Cuba Real
Tours and Cuba.
We look forward to seeing you in London.
Find us on Facebook: RP Marketing and 'click' the LIKE button
to receive our fresh postings and news.
On Twitter we are @RichardParks47
And LinkedIn: Richard Parks
In the next few months we will be developing more ways of
promoting and raising the awareness of our client businesses, so do please
join us on this adventure.
If you would like to speak
to me on Skype, my contact is Richard J Parks.
Please do contact us to
discuss your requirements.
Best regards
RICHARD PARKS (on behalf of
WSM Ltd)
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RP Marketing Associates
This newsletter is written
by Anita Sach of Travel Projects:anita@travelprojects.co.uk; www.travelprojects.co.uk.
Travel Projects offer newsletter copywriting services, product development
support for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Albania and the writing, editing and
proofreading of websites and travel brochures.
Sincerely,
Richard Parks
RP Marketing
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Friday, 11 October 2013
Update from the Desk - September (2) 2013
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rsonal invitation to meet RP Marketing clients at WTM
Dear Colleague
We are delighted to let you
know that a number of our client Destination Management Companies will
be exhibiting at World Travel Market in November and would be pleased to have
a meeting with you, should you have any requirements for their
destinations. They will be happy to tell you about any new developments
and how they can assist you in providing enhanced services to your
clients.
WORLD EXPRESS, MALAYSIA, Contact Ms Cherry
Lee, Executive Director on cherry.lee@worldexpress.travel.
Cherry will be on the Malaysia Stand AS500.
WORLD EXPRESS, SINGAPORE,
Contact Ms Candice Lim on candice@worldexpress.com.sg. Candice will be sharing a booth
with World Express Malaysia on the Malaysia Stand.
LUXURY TRAVEL, VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, LAOS & MYANMAR,
Contact Mr Pham Ha, MD on phamha@luxurytravelvietnam.com. Pham Ha will be on the Vietnam
Tourism Stand AS587.
HI TOURS, INDIA, Contact Mr Prem Syal, MD
on psyal@hi-tours.com.
Stand no TBA.
For meetings with all these companies, please contact them
direct or via myself at RP Marketing on rpmarketg@aol.com or Tel
01726 816400.
We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in London.
Find us on Facebook: RP Marketing and 'click' the LIKE button
to receive our fresh postings and news.
On Twitter we are @RichardParks47
And LinkedIn: Richard Parks
In the next few months we will be developing more ways of
promoting and raising the awareness of our client businesses, so do please
join us on this adventure.
If you would like to speak
to me on Skype, my contact is Richard J Parks. Please do contact us to
discuss your requirements.
Best regards
RICHARD PARKS
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RP Marketing Associates
This newsletter is written
by Anita Sach of Travel Projects:anita@travelprojects.co.uk; www.travelprojects.co.uk.
Travel Projects offer newsletter copywriting services, product development
support for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Albania and the writing, editing and
proofreading of websites and travel brochures.
If you wish to unsubscribe to this enewsletter please contact
RP Marketing at
Sincerely,
Richard Parks
RP Marketing
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Update from the Desk - September 2013
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Dear Colleague
We are delighted
to advise that our client, Past and Present Journeys of
Albania will be exhibiting at World Travel Market on Stand EM1160.
Past and Present is an
innovative and creative Destination Management Company and the market
leader in Albania, a country which is being discovered by those in the know.
With daily BA flights from Gatwick to Tirana and the arrival of a new Hilton
hotel later this year, to join the Sheraton already there, Albania is on the
brink of becoming Europe's newest hotspot.
Tirana is now beginning to
feature as a city
break destination with its excellent range of boutique hotels,
outdoor cafés, bars and restaurants. Foodies will be surprised by the cuisine which is
really coming into its own because it is fresh, organic and locally
grown - 'we feast on fresh oysters caught hours before, in the Ionian Sea,
washed down with white wine as crisp and clean as a green apple, from
Albania's biggest vineyeard, Cobo, in Berat' - to quote a recent article.
The coastline is only
developed in parts with long sandy beaches and tiny
Caribbean-style coves; some of the smaller beach resorts
have friendly 3* and 4* family owned hotels, perfect for a good-value holiday.
Visitors interested in a cultural programme
can spend a week or more discovering the highlights of this emerging
destination - the archaeological
treasures at Butrint and Apollonia, the UNESCO World Heritage
town of Gjirokaster with its Ottoman-style houses, Tirana's National Art
Gallery stuffed with Socialist-Realist art and the frescoes in the 13th
century monastery at Ardenice.
But there is so much more -
the north of the country is dominated by the dramatic, brooding Albanian Alps
where trekking and
horse riding are popular ways to explore the region. And if
your clients want to understand the politics
of this intriguing country, Past and Present can introduce them to
former ministers and Balkan political analysts.
Dritan Xhengo, the MD would
be pleased to have a meeting
with you to tell you about his company and what they can do to enhance
your programme, if you already operate in Albania, or to introduce
you to this intriguing destination.
Don't get left behind - be
a market leader.
Please contact Dritan by
email on dritan.xhengo@pastandpresent.al or get in touch
with us at RP Marketing on rpmarketg@aol.com or Tel 01726 816400. We
will be happy to talk to you.
We look forward to seeing you in London.
Find us on Facebook: RP Marketing and 'click' the LIKE button
to receive our fresh postings and news.
On Twitter we are @RichardParks47
And LinkedIn: Richard Parks
In the next few months we will be developing more ways of
promoting and raising the awareness of our client businesses, so do please
join us on this adventure.
If you would like to speak
to me on Skype, my contact is Richard J Parks. Please do contact us to
discuss your requirements.
Best regards
RICHARD PARKS
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RP Marketing Associates
This newsletter is written
by Anita Sach of Travel Projects:anita@travelprojects.co.uk; www.travelprojects.co.uk.
Travel Projects offer newsletter copywriting services, product development
support for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Albania and the writing, editing and
proofreading of websites and travel brochures.
If you wish to unsubscribe to this enewsletter please contact
RP Marketing at
Sincerely,
Richard Parks
RP Marketing
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Update from the Desk
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Dear Colleagues
We hope you enjoy our
new-look newsletter and the latest news from RP Marketing's clients.
We are very proud to
introduce our new client, Past
and Present Journeys of Albania. Dritan Xhengo and his
team have asked us to promote their business in the UK and having
spoken to two of their clients here they only have good things to say about
them. We are very excited to be working with such a professional and
innovative team in Tirana. Read more about them below.
Keeping up to date with
news and information is an ever- daunting prospect these days and we are
attempting to keep you informed with trends and data as quickly as
we can. In this vein we are giving you the opportunity to join us on our
social media sites where we are developing further opportunities to learn
about and promote your business opportunities.
Find us on Facebook: RP Marketing and 'click' the LIKE button
to receive our fresh postings and news.
On Twitter we are @RichardParks47
And LinkedIn: Richard Parks
In the next few months we will be developing more ways of
promoting and raising the awareness of our client businesses, so do please
join us on this adventure.
If you would like to speak
to me on Skype, my contact is Richard J Parks. Please do contact us to
discuss your requirements.
Best regards
RICHARD PARKS
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In This Issue
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Past and Present Journeys, Albania
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One of the most dynamic travel companies in Albania, Past and
Present Journeys are putting the country on the map by providing an extremely
professional service to travel companies which are looking to expand their
programme to include this emerging destination.
Whatever your needs, Past and Present can assist you to
develop a programme to suit your style and at very competitive prices:
escorted group tours, tailor-made itineraries, beach holidays, city breaks,
shore excursions, special interest tours, off-the-beaten-track itineraries
and event planning.
Past and Present also offer a concierge service assisting
clients with restaurant recommendations and bookings, buying tickets for
events, personal shopping and much more.
If you would like a preliminary chat about Past and Present
Journeys and/or Albania please contact Anita at RP Marketing who has extensive
knowledge of this intriguing country and the services that Past and
Present Journeys can provide.
For further information contact the Managing Director, Dritan
Xhengo on dritan.xhengo@pastandpresent.al; www.pastandpresent.al
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The Elysian, Bali
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Many clients now require their hotel of choice to have a
spa so that they can indulge when not sightseeing or sunbathing. The Elysian
has introduced a new range of completely natural spa treatments based around
fresh fruit and other organic ingredients. The treatments are packed full of
vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants to help eliminate toxins and improve
skin tone. Spa Therapists mix up a perfect treatment for clients' particular
skin type.
For marketing information
contact Director of Sales and Marketing, Mr Dimas on dimas@theelysian.com;www.theelysian.com
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Elephant Safari Park Lodge & Bali Adventure Tours
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Bali Adventure Tours has opened its exciting world-class
Ubud Adventure Centre overlooking the gorge of the Ayung River. The 4-storey,
split level complex will be the check in and finishing point for whitewater
rafting operations. The centre is also home to restaurants, bars,
coffee shop, deli, bakery, art gallery, gift shop and Japanese-inspired
spa. There are also two decadent Adventure Suites for guests who want to
overnight there with a private outdoor dining pavillion and pool.
Bali Adventure Tours will
be exhibiting at ITB Asia in Singapore from 23-25 October, so if you are
attending do make an appointment.
For further information on
the Adventure Centre and the lodge, please contact Arifin Tirta Wijata, the
Director of Sales and Marketing on arifin@baliadventuretours.co.id.www.baliadventuretours.com; www.elephantsafariparklodge.com
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Kamandalu Resort & Spa, Bali
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Many new developments have taken place at Kamandalu Resort and
Spa. The 56 villas at this enchanting Balinese Villa have been refurbished
and there are exciting new developments in the public
area.
The new Presidential Villa is the newest addition to the
choices of accommodation at Kamandalu. This two-storey villa consists of
three bedrooms with separate bathrooms, a dining room that sits 6
people, a living room with 180-degree view of the tropical garden and
valley and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
Located near the Presidential Villa is the Plaza with
a design that is inspired by lotus flowers - a perfect place to
hold special events, from a wedding ceremony to a romantic dinner.
The traditional wooden Javanese Yoga House is a cosy venue for
events - as well as yoga!
Just show your clients the website photos of this
gorgeous resort overlooking the river in Ubud and they will need no
convincing to book. To help them with their decision the Kamandalu is
offering a 35% per night discount until the end of August and 40% per
night discount for bookings made at least 40 days in advance up until the end
of March 2014.
For further information
about the resort and spa contact Francisca Widjaja, Director of
Sales & Marketing on dosm@kamandaluresort.com. Ade Krishna Wardhani has now moved
on to pastures new.
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Bali Tours & Travel
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Please be aware that if you
have booked clients to arrive or leave from Bali between 5 and 9 October
there will be a series of airport closures because of the APEC summit being
held on the island.
On 5 and 9 October the
airport will be closed between 10am and 4pm and from 10am to 8pm on 6 and 8
October.
Air Niugini have launched a
weekly flight between Bali and Port Moresby (for further information go
to report from Trans Niugini Tours, Papua New Guinea).
From August 11, there will
be a weekly Sunday market on Sanur beach, in front of the Sand Beach Club and
Restaurant, from 9am to 3pm selling traditional crafts and farmers'
produce.
The transport authorities
have introduced a public bus service between Denpasar and the international
airport.
For full details of all
programmes and rates for trips to Bali please contact the Managing Director,
Mr I B Nada;nada@indo.net.id; www.balitours-travel.com
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Bidy Tour, Lombok
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Jetstar Australia will
commence flights between Perth and Lombok on September 24, subject to
government and regulatory approval. The four-times-weekly service will
be the first non-stop service from Australia to Lombok, operating on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays by an Airbus A320.
"Indonesia has always been an important part of the
group's international network and we're committed to enabling new travel
opportunities for visitors to Indonesia as well as Indonesians keen to
explore the region" said the CEO of Jetstar Australia.
Gili Trawangan, one of the small islands off Lombok, may find
itself thrown into the limelight shortly as 'the Hoff', David Hasselhof, is
planning to open a bar on the island. Watch this space for more
celebrity news....
For information on travel
to Lombok and neighbouring islands contact the Managing Director, Mr Yan
Hamidy onyanhamidy@bidytour-lombok.com;
www.bidytour-lombok.com
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Trans Niugini Tours, Papua New Guinea
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Trans
Niugini Tours is in the process of building a new lodge at Lake Murray.
Situated on a small island in the lake, this lodge will accommodate guests in
12 individual units overlooking beautiful Lake Murray, an area which has
its own unique culture, tropical climate and rainforest.
A comfortable main lodge
building will serve as a lounge, bar and dining area, with a spectacular
wrap-around veranda for pleasant views of the lake including its beautiful
sunsets.
The lodge, which will open
in 2014, will be powered by a solar system and will feature
birding, cultural visits and Black Bass fishing around the lake and on the
small island.
For clients who fancy some
beach time after their adventure in PNG, Air Niugini have launched a weekly
(Monday) service between Port Moresby and Bali using a Boeing 737.
For further information and
programme details please contact the Sales Manager, Shirley Johnson on service@pngtours.com; www.pngtours.com
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Luxury Travel, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand
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Luxury Travel will be on stand AS587 at WTM in November as
well as at a Taste of ILTM at WTM on the Monday and Tuesday. If you are a
luxury buyer go to www.wtmlondon.com/luxury and register.
Once a real adventure for visitors because of the poor quality
of the accommodation throughout Indochina, standards have increased
dramatically in the region and Luxury Travel has been at the forefront of
this development. Luxury Travel recognises that a truly memorable
holiday is more than deluxe hotels and smart restaurants and what
sets them apart is that they ensure that your clients' experience is
inspirational. Talk to us at RP Marketing or contact Pham Ha to discuss your
requirements.
VIETNAM
Phu Bai airport, Hue, is scheduled to reopen ahead of schedule
in September.
Etihad has announced a direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Saigon
starting in October; Finnair has started its first scheduled service to
Vietnam.
CAMBODIA
Dragonair is introducing a seasonal flight from Hong Kong to
Siem Reap three times a week from the end of October. Qatar's daily Saigon
flight will continue on to Phnom Penh.
MYANMAR
Bangkok Airways are starting a new service between Bangkok and
Mandalay four times a week from 15 September.
This is just a taste of what is included in the tours so for
full details of these programmes and details of costs for FITs and groups,
please contact the CEO, Pham Ha, uk@luxurytravelvietnam.com; www.luxurytravelvietnam.com
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World Express Malaysia
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Asia's first Legoland water park will open in Malaysia in
October which will feature the usual water slides as well as a 'Build a Raft
River', where kids can build their own raft from Lego bricks and sail it down
the river.
Etihad has added a new daily flight between Abu Dhabi and
Kuala Lumpur making it a double daily service with better connecting
times.
Johor Bahru has added two quality hotels with the arrival
of the Marriott's 345-room Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel and
Shangri-La's Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour. Johor is located less
than half an hour from Singapore.
Malaysia Airlines has increased the weight of its hand luggage
allowance to 7kg for economy passengers and two pieces of hand luggage up to
7kg each for business and first-class passengers plus a handbag,
briefcase or laptop.
For further information contact the Executive Director, Ms Cherry
Lee on cherry.lee@worldexpress.travel;
www.worldexpress.travel
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World Express Singapore
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Many visitors to Singapore use it as a stopover en route
to Australasia but the country is now showcasing itself as a standalone
destination.
World Express Singapore, one of the leading DMCs in the
region, can put together a programme of experiences for your leisure or MICE
clients including the east coast and Changi, in the footsteps of
Raffles, horseracing at Singapore Turf Club, tour of World War II sites and a
cookery school.
If you would like further information please contact Candice
Lim on candice@worldexpress.com.sg
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Hi Tours India
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The annual International
Yoga Festival takes place from 1st to 7th of March every year in
Rishikesh and Hi Tours can include this festival as part of a longer trip
around India for your clients.
During the one-week
festival, clients will have the opportunity to participate in over 70
hours of yoga classes from world-class yoga teachers practicing multiple
styles of yoga including Kundalini Yoga, Power Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and
Kriya Yoga.
Thinking of adding a programme to India and would like to
experience the country and the services of Hi Tours? Check the offers on the
Hi Tours website for Tour Operators and Travel agents - 7-night
Treasures of Kerala for Euro 195 or 6-night Treasures of the North also Euro
195.
To find out about
programmes and availability, contact the Managing Director, Mr Prem Syal on psyal@hi-tours.com; www.hi-tours.com; www.hitours.travel
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RP Marketing Associates
This newsletter is written
by Anita Sach of Travel Projects:anita@travelprojects.co.uk; www.travelprojects.co.uk.
Travel Projects offer newsletter copywriting services, product development
support for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Albania and the writing, editing and
proofreading of websites and travel brochures.
If you wish to unsubscribe to this enewsletter please contact
RP Marketing at
Sincerely,
Richard Parks
RP Marketing
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